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Re: how do u figure out the torque req'd to move a robot?

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Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri
My $.02...

In this game, wouldn't you want a design that produces far more torque than that required just to move the robot?
Perhaps he is trying to determine the torque neccesary for his highest gear which he intends to use only when driving free of obstruction?

I think the best suggestion anyone can give you on calculating torque is too look at the numbers on other robots. Making any accurate calculation would probably be way to difficult.
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